SUMAS – Sustainability Management School
IB Career-related Programme · High School

SUMAS Career-related
Studies®

The IB Career-related Programme in Business & Sustainability. Built for self-driven high school students who want their final years to mean something — and a clear path forward.

Partner with SUMAS

100+

University destinations

60+

Partner schools

20+

Countries

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US credits for BBA fast-track

Fast-track to a SUMAS BBA: CrS® graduates enter with 21 US credits — completing a bachelor's in 5 semesters instead of 6.

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What is the IBCP?

A high school diploma
with a career direction

The IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) combines the academic rigour of the IB Diploma with a Career-related Study (CrS) provided by a recognised external expert. SUMAS is that expert for Business & Sustainability.

Over two years, students complete 240 hours of SUMAS sustainability coursework and 150 hours of applied learning in a chosen specialisation track — all delivered live to their school via streaming.

The result: a globally recognised credential, transferable university credits, and the practical knowledge to lead organisations through the sustainability transition.

240h of CrS courses

Three core sustainability subjects — equivalent to one High Level IB subject

150h applied learning

Real projects in your chosen specialisation track — equivalent to a Standard Level subject

Delivered to your school

Live streaming and interactive online platforms — no infrastructure required

Eco-Club network

Students connect across 60+ partner schools to share projects and ideas

ACBSP-quality provider

SUMAS is an accredited business school and IBO Strategic Provider

Applied learning

Choose your specialisation track

Five pathways, each connecting a global sustainability challenge to a real industry sector.

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Sustainable Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Combine sustainable hotel management and Swiss luxury hospitality case studies with food systems, zero-waste kitchens, and culinary entrepreneurship with social impact.

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Sustainable Fashion

Dive into circular design, ethical supply chains, and material innovation with industry experts from the fashion ecosystem.

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Sustainable Tourism & Nature Conservation

Analyse responsible travel and destination management alongside biodiversity, ecosystem services, and conservation-finance at the intersection of business and environmental science.

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Green Artificial Intelligence

Leverage AI as a research tool for environmental challenges while critically analysing its energy footprint and governance implications.

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Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Design technology-driven solutions to environmental and social challenges — from business model innovation to impact measurement.

Programme structure

What students actually learn

1

CrS Core Courses

240 guided learning hours — equivalent to one HL IB subject

Fundamentals of Sustainability

80h

A solid grounding in sustainability principles: energy, climate, water, environmental economics, ethics, and policy frameworks.

Sustainable Innovation

80h

New thinking on innovation and industry transformation. Cradle to Cradle® principles, eco-design, and real-world material case studies.

Leadership

80h

Developing responsible leadership through conceptual analysis, roleplaying, business simulations, and best-practice case studies.

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Applied Component

150 hours of applied learning — equivalent to an SL IB subject

Sustainability Leadership Experience

Leadership theories applied through role-playing and team-building exercises.

Green Artificial Intelligence

AI as both a research tool for environmental challenges and a subject of critical analysis.

Sustainable Fashion

Core issues in sustainable fashion integrated with responsible leadership practices.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Technology-driven solutions to environmental and social challenges.

Sustainable Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Sustainable managerial actions across hospitality operations.

Sustainable Tourism & Nature Conservation

Tourism development and biological diversity preservation.

Programme overview

How the IBCP Certificate works

International Baccalaureate IBCP Certificate Overview

2–4

IBDP Subjects

The IBCP Core

  • ·Personal and professional skills
  • ·Reflective project
  • ·Community Engagement
  • ·Language and Cultural development

SUMAS CrS®

Business & Sustainability

240hCrS® Foundation Courses
  • Fundamentals of Sustainability (year 1)
  • Leadership (year 1 and 2)
  • Sustainable Innovation (year 2)
150hApplied Component
  • Sustainability Leadership Experience/Camp (year 1)
  • Project Work and coaching (year 2)

Programme overview

Project Work & Coaching

University destinations

Recognised by 100+ universities
across 17 countries

The SUMAS CrS® credential is valued worldwide for its academic strength, international perspective, intercultural understanding, ethical grounding, and development of research and writing skills.

Graduates have gone on to careers at the UN, FIFA, P&G, Adidas, WWF, Deloitte, Credit Suisse, and H&M — among many others.

NYUPenn StateU of TorontoBocconiDurhamKing's College LondonBristolGeorge WashingtonSyracuseEHL LausanneU of AmsterdamChulalongkorn+90 more
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United Kingdom

35+ universities

Durham, King's College London, Bristol, Loughborough

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United States

27+ universities

NYU, Penn State, George Washington, Syracuse

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Canada

5 universities

U of Toronto, Concordia, Simon Fraser

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India

10 universities

O. P. Jindal, Manipal, Amity, Alliance

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Switzerland

5 institutions

EHL Lausanne, Franklin University, SUMAS

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UAE, Thailand, NL, IT…

20+ more

Bocconi, U of Amsterdam, Chulalongkorn…

Fast-track option

Complete your BBA in 5 semesters

CrS® graduates receive direct entry into any SUMAS Bachelor of Business Administration programme with 21 US academic credits transferred. Semester 6 is waived entirely — saving tuition, time, and getting you into your career faster.

21

US credits transferred

5

semesters to BBA

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Global network

60+ partner schools
across 20+ countries

From Collège du Léman in Geneva to Chadwick International in South Korea — SUMAS CrS® is live in some of the world's most ambitious IB schools.

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Haut-Lac International Bilingual School logo
Inspired International School of Ticino logo
Prem Tinsulanonda International School logo
Roong Aroon International School logo
Ascot International School Bangkok logo
Dulwich College (Singapore) logo
German European School Singapore (GESS) logo
The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) logo
English Schools Foundation (ESF) logo
Sha Tin College logo
Discovery College logo
Renaissance College Hong Kong logo
West Island School logo
King George V School (KGV) logo
Island School logo
South Island School logo
Creation Village World School logo
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR) logo
Fairgreen International School logo
GEMS International School Al Khail logo
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) logo
Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) logo
UWC Maastricht logo
Australian International School Phnom Penh (AISPP) logo
BCG International School logo
International School of Prague (ISP) logo
Chadwick International logo
The Courtyard International School of Tervuren logo
Green Hills Academy logo
Lancers International School (LIS) logo
D Y Patil International School (DYPIS) logo
Stonehill International School logo
Indus International School, Bangalore logo
Indus International School, Hyderabad logo
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Pathways School Noida logo
Kodaikanal International School (KIS) logo
Genesis Global School logo
IGB International School (IGBIS) logo
Taipei European School (TES) logo
The Island Private School logo
Inspired Education Group logo
The International School of Como (ISC) logo
International School of Monza (ISMonza) logo

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What schools say

Heard from IBCP coordinators

Hear directly from the IBCP coordinators who run SUMAS CrS® in their schools.

"The CP is an ambitious and innovative programme which provides a different pathway for students by incorporating academic rigor, career studies and soft skills. The course plays to the students’ academic strengths because there is a flexibility in the DP subjects which can be chosen, allowing students to choose those a…"
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Olly Corbin

IBCP Coordinator

Collège du Léman · Geneva, Switzerland

Partner since 2016

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"It has been a privilege to teach the SUMAS CP Business and Sustainability course over the last two years at Prem. As a Business Teacher I have enjoyed exploring the innovative nature of this course with my students. The practical application is what sets it apart, giving our students real-life business experience in th…"
Lisa McSweeney

Lisa McSweeney

Former IBCP Coordinator

Prem Tinsulanonda International School · Chiang Mai, Thailand

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"SUMAS CrS programme is that the course offers so much more than just the business management, emphasising the forward way of thinking, operating and governing the business, the ultimate business model that every organisation, company and business entities should follow and adopt. The course challenges students to think…"
Wilma Shen

Wilma Shen

IBCP Coordinator

Renaissance College · Hong Kong

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"IBCP is one of the fastest growing high school curricula worldwide, designed to provide students with a well-structured and purposeful career-focused pathway. It offers a distinctive blend of academic rigour through selected Diploma Programme (DP) subjects while simultaneously developing personal, professional, and tra…"
Paritosh Kumar

Paritosh Kumar

IBCP Coordinator

Indus International School · Hyderabad, India

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"IBCP with SUMAS has been a transformative journey for our students and our school. It offers the perfect balance between academic rigor and real-world application, equipping learners with the skills, mindset, and the global awareness they need for the future. SUMAS’ focus on sustainability, business innovation, and eth…"
Manmeeta Acharya

Manmeeta Acharya

IBCP Coordinator

Indus International School · Pune, India

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"As the IBCP Coordinator at WISS, I have witnessed first hand how the SUMAS CrS® program empowers our students to become responsible global citizens and future leaders. It equips them with the knowledge, skills, and ethical mindset required to address the pressing challenges our planet faces today. Through engaging cour…"
Gary Halcrow

Gary Halcrow

IBCP Coordinator

Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) · Shanghai, China

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"SUMAS is an ideal CrS for CP students who wish to be well rounded and on track with sustainable management, that is going to impact all future careers."
Béatrice Gillet

Béatrice Gillet

IBCP Coordinator

Haut-Lac International School · Vaud, Switzerland

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"The SUMAS CrS courses that students at Chadwick International have undertaken are well designed and delivered. Additionally, the students have reported back to me how much they feel challenged and have enjoyed the courses thus far. As a CP Coordinator, I have felt very connected to the staff at SUMAS through frequent c…"
Jason Reagin

Jason Reagin

IBCP Coordinator

Chadwick International · Songdo, South Korea

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"Fairgreen International School is fortunate to be partnered with SUMAS CrS. SUMAS staff are knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and friendly. Fairgreen students and teachers enjoy working with the SUMAS team, they have helped to elevate the quality and marketability of our CP program."
Mary Catherine (Katie) Williams

Mary Catherine (Katie) Williams

IBCP Coordinator

Fairgreen International School · Dubai, UAE

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What students say

From the students themselves

In their own words — students and alumni on what the SUMAS CrS® gave them.

"I enjoyed the diversity of the school and the different topics at hand to learn. The teachers were very enthusiastic and welcoming which created a great sense of unity."
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Harry Pryke

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"I was overwhelmed by the welcoming and caring environment that we had the privilege of experiencing with SUMAS faculty and students."
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Ryan Domenjoz

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"Thanks to SUMAS I learned a lot about team work. I could understand my strengths in a team setting and how teammates complement one another. Also, SUMAS online platform is very functional and helpful, I used it as my main source of information."
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Thananya Hamblin (Tanya)

PREM · Thailand

"My favorite part of the SUMAS CrS was the interactive sessions with other students and professors around the world; a global classroom that allows for diverse learning that opposes the traditional teaching standard."
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Jessica Clement

Renaissance College · Hong Kong

"The IBCP SUMAS Programme is intense, but I would recommend it to anyone whose passions lie between leadership and learning about real life business challenges. The course works into different angles, including personal growth and development. I really enjoyed that the learning ou…"
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Arthip Sukthon (Fin Taylor)

PREM · Thailand

"Before joining SUMAS CrS Programme, I wasn't aware of the importance of sustainability and environmental issues. I have enjoyed the variety of practical activities and experiences, compared to my DP subjects. My most successful outcome is what I have learned about myself as a lea…"
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Imnalema Jamir (Alem)

PREM · Thailand

"The best part of learning with SUMAS was the cooperative work that was done with my teammate during the eco-club and learning things that I have never overlooked before, with professors. Also, SUMAS online platform is very functional and helpful, I used it as my main source of in…"
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Minkyu Robin Kim

Chadwick International · Korea

"SUMAS Programme has a strong focus on business and sustainability. It helped me to develop essential leadership skills such as team communication and public speaking. The course works into different angles, including personal growth and development. I really enjoyed that the lear…"
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Benjamin Prasarttongosoth

PREM · Thailand

"I really enjoyed the practical approach of the SUMAS IBCP program, as it gave students the opportunity to grow as professionals."
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Vuttipat (Ben) Srinuan

PREM · Thailand

"The things that we learn are not what we would usually learn in school. Sustainability is going to be a big part of the future and people have to know what they can do to help out. Without it, the world is not going to progress and keep on going forward"
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Enzo de Santis

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"I chose Career-related Studies in Business and Sustainability because business is very important in my life in the future, and sustainability is the future of business. There is a huge opportunity in the future where business could be more sustainable and innovative. In contract…"
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Taiyuan Zhang (Tony)

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"SUMAS Program is flexible and creative. We do many projects and learn in a different way, which is better to remember. We can work as a team, practice the skills and learn from each other to develop new skills in the future."
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Bianka Zembova

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"SUMAS Career-related Studies program is very interesting and valuable to me because we study by doing a lot of different activities and field visits in sustainable hospitality, sustainable fashion and nature conservation. It is a very creative way to study and learn. We discover…"
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Ying Ying Lam

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"In this program, we meet many people who are already in such businesses as hospitality and fashion. It is exciting to meet and talk to these people because they have experienced what I will do in the future. They already know and can share little secrets about the industry they a…"
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Ekaterina Balabina

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"Before taking the SUMAS CrS course in Business and Sustainability, I never thought about sustainability and its importance. After coming here, I understood its significance and value for business. From now on, I will try my best to be as sustainable as possible and influence peop…"
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Amirhossein Narjaf

Collège du Léman · Switzerland · 2018

"The SUMAS team is very inclusive, open minded and kindhearted. I took the choice to study with SUMAS as it allowed me to learn about the world today in more depth, to learn the consequences and how we humans can fix it. It made me aware and allowed me to change my everyday habits…"
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Julia Vincentini

Haut-Lac · Switzerland · 2018

"I chose SUMAS' Career-related Studies program with a clear vision of my future in the hospitality industry. This experience opened my eyes to various aspects of hospitality and sustainability. Working as a Sustainability Business Consultant for Dusit Thani Maldives was an exhilar…"
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Polyna Thay

Phnom Penh from Australia · 2021

Hear from our students

CrS® student video stories

Students and alumni share what the IB Career-related Studies in Business & Sustainability looks like — in their own words.

Career-related Studies at SUMAS — student & alumni voices

Student voices

SUMAS CrS® students testimonials

Student voices

CrS® student testimonial (2023)

Student voices

Enzo De Santis

IBCP student testimonial

Collège du Léman, Switzerland · Student voices

Laura Araya

First-year IBCP student testimonial

Student voices

Polyna Thay

CrS® in Sustainable Hospitality

Sustainable Hospitality

Students testimonials — Sustainable Hospitality

Sustainable Hospitality

CrS® pathway in Sustainable Hospitality

Sustainable Hospitality

CrS® pathway in Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable Fashion

CrS® pathway in Nature Conservation

Nature Conservation

SUMAS CrS® — university recognition

University recognition

SUMAS CrS® — university recognition

University recognition

IB Business & Sustainability CrS® at PREM

PREM Tinsulanonda International School, Thailand · Partner schools

Career-related Studies Week

Campus life

Summer Programme

SUMAS Green Camp

10 days across Milan and Lake Geneva — sustainable fashion workshops, UN guided tours, alpine exploration. July 13–22, 2026. CHF 5,200.

Enrol in a SUMAS BBA after the camp? The fee is fully deducted from your tuition.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SUMAS CrS® programme?
The SUMAS CrS® (Career-related Studies) is an IB Career-related Programme for high school students in their final two years. It combines 240 guided learning hours across three core sustainability courses with 150 hours of applied learning in one of six specialisation tracks. Delivered online to IBCP partner schools worldwide.
How is the programme delivered to my school?
SUMAS delivers the programme via live streaming and interactive online platforms directly to your school. No special infrastructure is required — SUMAS provides all digital materials, virtual classroom sessions, and a dedicated school coordinator.
Which universities recognise the SUMAS CrS®?
Over 100 universities worldwide accept the CrS® credential, including institutions in the US (NYU, Penn State, George Washington), UK (Durham, King's College London, Bristol), Italy (Bocconi), Switzerland (EHL Lausanne), Canada (University of Toronto), and many more across 17 countries.
Can CrS® graduates fast-track into a SUMAS bachelor's degree?
Yes. Graduates receive direct entry into any SUMAS BBA programme (Sustainability Management, Sustainable Fashion, Hospitality, or Finance & AI) with 21 US academic credits transferred. This waives Semester 6, enabling completion of a full bachelor's in 5 semesters instead of 6.
How does my school become a SUMAS IBCP partner?
Schools apply directly to SUMAS to become an authorised IBCP partner. SUMAS holds Strategic Provider status with the IBO, meaning the partnership is pre-approved at the organisational level. Contact Lorenzo Ciserani, Head of Partnerships, at [email protected].

Ready to bring SUMAS CrS® to your school?

Whether you're an IBCP coordinator, a student, or a parent — we're happy to walk you through the programme and the partnership process.

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